Public Works Operations & Maintenance Manager

City-of-Colorado-Springs,-C; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Public Works Division Manager, Operations & Maintenance, to lead key programs and advise the Public Works Director on complex initiatives. You will direct staff, manage budgets, guide policy, and represent the department to agencies, officials, and the community.

The role emphasizes cross-divisional coordination, project oversight, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement to ensure safe, reliable public infrastructure and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, or a related area of study.
• Seven years of full-time professional experience in public/private infrastructure maintenance or a related field
• Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assume management responsibility for assigned initiatives, programs, and projects, ensuring coordination with Federal, State, and local agencies on shared concerns.
• Manage the safe operation of public infrastructure, including capital expenditures and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery methods and procedures, recommending appropriate staffing levels and managing consultant contracts as needed.
• Plan, direct, and review staff work plans by assigning activities, evaluating work products, and resolving operational challenges.
• Develop and standardize procedures to improve and monitor program efficiency, workload, and administrative systems.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel while addressing performance and disciplinary issues.
• Ensure adherence to operating procedures, guidelines, standard plans, and specifications while meeting regulatory, financial, and legal requirements.
• Provide technical advice on design alternatives, environmental considerations, utility coordination, construction management, and public processes.
• Coordinate special projects, manage public involvement programs, and present project information to City Administration and City Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Job description

City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Public Works Division Manager, Operations & Maintenance, to lead key programs and advise the Public Works Director on complex initiatives. You will direct staff, manage budgets, guide policy, and represent the department to agencies, officials, and the community.

The role emphasizes cross-divisional coordination, project oversight, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement to ensure safe, reliable public infrastructure and high-quality